Psychological Injuries and Workers' Compensation

In the realm of workplace safety, much attention is given to physical injuries, yet there lies a growing concern for a different kind of injury: the psychological.

Workers Compensation, Mental HealthCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyApril 2, 2024workers compensation, mental health, psychological, injury, workplace injuries, workplace stress, employee health, employee support, mental well-being, claiming compensation, PTSD, workplace safetyComentario

Workers’ Compensation Investigations: The Why, When and How

The no-fault workers’ compensation system aims to be accessible and helpful to legitimately injured workers. However, abuses and ambiguities still occur that necessitate investigations.

Workers Comp System, Workers CompensationCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneySeptember 19, 2023workers compensation system, workers compensation claim, fraud, eligibility, incident investigation, injury, compensation, third-party, medical exam, pre-existing conditions, social mediaComentario

Common Worker's Compensation Mistakes

The process of obtaining these benefits can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. Missteps can lead to delays, reduced benefits, or even outright denial of your claim.

Workers Compensation, MistakesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyJuly 25, 2023common mistakes, injury reporting, medical attention, return to work, honesty in claims, mistakes, injury, claims processComentario

The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on California Workers' Compensation Claims

Pre-existing conditions are health problems that existed before an individual was injured or became ill due to work-related activities. This article aims to examine the impact of pre-existing conditions on workers' compensation claims in California.

Claims, Workers CompensationCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMay 16, 2023pre-existing conditions, workers compensation, workers comp claims, California, DWC, injury, permanent disability, temporary disability, evidenceComentario

California Workers’ Compensation and Taxes

In this article, we will explore California workers' compensation benefits and taxes in more detail, including what employers and employees need to know about taxation, compliance, and reporting.

Workers Comp System, TaxesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMarch 28, 2023workers comp, workers compensation benefits, California, taxes, injury, workers comp specialist, tax professional, insurance, medical treatment, job displacementComentario

5 Common Logging Injuries and How to Prevent Them

No one likes getting hurt on the job, but it happens in nearly every profession. Working in the logging industry in particular can be a dangerous job, with loggers facing a high risk of on-the-job injuries.

Types of Jobs, On-the-Job InjuriesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyFebruary 28, 2023loggers, logging industry, business, injury, workers comp, on-the-job injury, prevent injuries, common injuries, dehydration, cold exposureComentario

What are Third-Party Claims?

Third-party claims are a type of legal action that can be taken when an injury in the workplace has been caused by someone other than your employer. This could include customers, vendors, or third parties who may have created hazards on their own.

Workers Compensation, ClaimsCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyFebruary 21, 2023third-party claims, third-party, workers compensation, workers comp, injury, employer, employee, insurance, rights, workplaceComentario

Workers' Compensation for Heart Attacks

Heart attacks are an incredibly serious issue and can happen anywhere, including your workplace. The victims can face serious financial hardship as a result, but are they covered by workers' comp?

Workers Compensation, On-The-Job InjuryCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyFebruary 14, 2023heart attack, on-the-job, eligible, California, state law, workplace, prevention, injury, workers compensation, workers compComentario

Does Workers' Compensation Apply to Holiday Work Parties?

If an employee is hurt at a work party, will workers' compensation still cover the injury? Let's look at how workers' compensation applies to holiday work parties.

Workers Compensation, Holiday SeasonCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyDecember 13, 2022workers compensation, workers comp claim, holiday parties, holiday season, work party, accident, injury, guidelines, mandatory vs voluntary, level of sponsorshipComentario

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